Robz Simmons The Photographer

Robz Simmons The Photographer Photography found my creative soul and lights the
passion of seeing the detail of the little things life offers us
on this planet.

Inviting you to pause and experience the mystery of rare blues My work is guided by the ocean’s shifting depths and the elusive rarity of blue—colours that surface only under certain light and linger like memory. Very simply, the camera is an extension of my existence in this chaotic and demanding life; the tool to find the stillness within me, to quieten the clatter and to truly connect with the gifts of Mother Nature. Then...this found me...
The encaustic art form, a dance of wax and fire, is a poetic respect to the natural world. It's a medium that not only captures the essence of the biosphere but also reflects my deep connection with it.

"Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending." ~ Henry Wadsworth LongfellowSomething needs to be sai...
17/09/2026

"Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending." ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Something needs to be said about the gentle hazy sunrises and the incredibly dramatic sunsets of Namibia. The more dust in the air - the greater the spectacle. My daily task was to soak it in (with a cup of coffee) with wonderment and to end it in the silence.

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”― John MuirNamibia is both complex and fragile, a l...
09/09/2026

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”― John Muir

Namibia is both complex and fragile, a land that demands resilience. To live within her borders is to adapt—or be undone. The natural world shows us how to adapt, how to thrive amid such astonishing diversity.

✨ Vast and breathtaking from every angle, she unfolds slowly: dirt roads that stretch endlessly, journeys without hurry, landscapes that insist you linger longer. Namibia is not just a place to pass through—it is a lesson in patience, strength, and awe.

"Listen to the silence it has so much to say." — RumiBeen a slow traveller for 2 months - really immersing into the sile...
03/09/2026

"Listen to the silence it has so much to say." — Rumi

Been a slow traveller for 2 months - really immersing into the silence of wild Namibia. Witnessing the raw beauty of a fragile country and just absorbing every moment with my silent presence. I am determined to ever remember the feeling......

as much as possible, 🙏🙏🙏

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen KellerFinalising a trip into my unknown - haha sounds omi...
02/07/2026

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

Finalising a trip into my unknown - haha sounds ominous! I am going to be seeing Namibia for the first time in reality - dreamtime is over. A thought... it has taken me years to get to this point and my goodness I am camping slow to savour each moment. Just Southern Namibia with the wind in my hair, stars above and lots of dust in my nostrils😂.... and of course the wild coastline is on my menu.

I will catch you on the flipside in September!

"Winter is not a season; it's a celebration." – Anamika Mishra“There’s something magical about our Winter light here in ...
20/06/2026

"Winter is not a season; it's a celebration." – Anamika Mishra

“There’s something magical about our Winter light here in the Overberg—matched only by the wild weather 🤣🤣🤣. If this is your first taste of Cape Winter in Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, or Rooi‑Els, welcome to the birthplace of the wind! The true wonder lies in the early morning glow—so if you can anchor yourself against the gusts, it’s worth stepping outside to witness it.

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” - Henry David ThoreauThe ocean is my HO...
29/05/2026

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” - Henry David Thoreau

The ocean is my HOME—my refuge, my playground, my breath, the place where I feel whole and held.

But here’s the question: how do we care for what belongs to us? Do we trash it? Do we toss what’s broken into our neighbour’s yard and call it done? Or do we honour it, protect it, and keep it alive for the next breath, the next wave, the next soul who calls it home too?

What a week we had.... “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”Bob MarleyWhil...
16/05/2026

What a week we had....
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”
Bob Marley
Whilst I do not have your voice, I can empathise with you.... so much destruction from gale force winds and torrential rain. Living through 180km winds and wondering if we will survive raised the driving inner need to feel safe. One lives on adrenalin which I realised how exhausting this was.
So on my worst meltdown day I took myself to the ocean for a bit of sunrise therapy... to find wind swept waves ... just a choppy mess - which was exactly what I was feeling. The sea mirrored me perfectly - restless, unsettled, undone...
Storms strip us bare. They demand strength we did not know we had, and they leave us changed. In their wake, we learn that resilience is not about standing tall against the wind, but about bending, breaking, and still returning to the shore. The ocean, even in its turmoil, whispered this: you are still here. And sometimes, survival itself is the most profound form of strength.

“Come quickly. You mustn’t miss the dawn. It will never be just like this again.”― Georgia O'KeeffeTo witness the birth ...
04/05/2026

“Come quickly. You mustn’t miss the dawn. It will never be just like this again.”
― Georgia O'Keeffe
To witness the birth of a new day—watching the ocean shift its colours like a changing guard—is nothing short of breathtaking. In these moments, I feel profoundly blessed to stand before an expanse stripped of pigment, transformed instead by pure alchemy. The immensity of nature’s unstoppable rhythms humbles me, reminding me how small I am within the vast theatre of the Mother Nature.

Exhibition on at Harold Porter National Botanical Garden till Sunday. Closed at 2.30 Sunday afternoon.See you there!! ...
30/04/2026

Exhibition on at Harold Porter National Botanical Garden till Sunday. Closed at 2.30 Sunday afternoon.
See you there!!
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Showing up for a Gift“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” ― Jonathan Lockwood HuieYesterday morning was ...
21/04/2026

Showing up for a Gift
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” ― Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Yesterday morning was a Big Wave Day .... or so I thought. Sometimes the ocean gives us waves, sometimes it gives us wonder. Yesterday, dolphins chasing fish in golden waters reminded me: gifts arrive in unexpected forms. Thank you🙏🙏🙏


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